| Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic, Ltd. |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Pet Loss & Grief Help |
| Pet Loss Helpline and Support Group Chicago Veterinary Medical Association 1-630-325-1600 C.A.R.E. Companion Animal Related Emotions Pet Loss Helpline University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine www.cvm.uiuc.edu/CARE/ Pet Loss Helpline Grief Resource for those families that have lost a pet. www.petloss.com |
| Grief is natural and normal. Everyone grieves. Some show it often and openly. Others grieve privately. There is no wrong way to grieve. Losing a pet can be as traumatic as losing a family member, because in many cases that's what they are. It's natural to have feelings of sadness and it takes time to overcome them. So don't feel embarrassed or ashamed by what you are experiencing. It's all part of the grieving process everyone goes through. |
| Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement www.aplb.org |
| Humane Society of the U.S. www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/coping _with_the_death_of_your_pet |
| 1. SHOCK & DENIAL Defined by a feeling of numbness, which can last for a few hours to several weeks. |
| 3. DISORGANIZATION Pet owners begin to live pet and may appear scattered and distracted. |
| 2. SEARCHING & YEARNING Where pet owners acutely miss their pet, include longing, sadness,anger,relief, guilt and irritability |
| 4. Regular eating and sleeping habits return and relationships with a new pet can be formed |
| Cremation services are available. Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic recommends and uses the services of Metro Animal Service. I personally have known and used Metro Animal Service for as long as I have been a veterinarian. For more information about Metro Animal Services click below. |
